September 11
Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue Senior Prom
10am-11:30am
Animall, Cary Towne Center, Cary
Have you been looking for companionship in all the wrong places?  Are you ready to be loved unconditionally by a Golden Retriever who is housebroken?  Focused?  Undemanding?  Playful?  Affectionate?  If you are ready, then we can fill your dance card at the 1st NRGRR Senior Prom.  We have many wonderful older golden retrievers who are in need of forever homes.  Please come meet them and adopt a deserving older golden.  Because Older Dogs truly are Better Dogs.  For more information, visit our website at www.goldenrescuenc.org.

September 11
Celebrity Paws for Cope
9am-Noon
Laurel Hills Park, Raleigh
Celebrating the service and support of our canine companions, this is a charity benefit in support of COPE Eldercare and COPE Enrichment.  All donations of $5 or more will receive a commemorative bandana.  Celebs and demonstrations include:  Netop the painting pooch, Movie and TV acting dogs from Bon-Clyde Learning Center, Wake County Sheriff Guard Dog Demonstration, Demonstrations of Herding, Agility, Water Sports and other athletic events, Local celebrities and their special dogs.  Your dog is welcome at this event as long as they are leashed and have a current rabies tag.  Call 919-481-0410 or visit www.copeeldercare.org.

September 11
Woofstock 2010
11am-4pm
Amos’ Southend, Charlotte
Come out and celebrate with Dane Friends of Ruff Love!  Visit www.greatdanefriends.com for more details.

September 18
Woof-A-Palooza
10am-2pm
Central Carolina Community College, Pittsboro
Come out and enjoy the fun at the 9th annual Woof-A-Palooza. This event features a dog walk, contests, and more. For more information, visit www.chathamanimalrescue.org.

September 23-26
Camp Unleashed
Asheville, NC
Join us for a four day, three night relaxing weekend of fresh country air where your dog can be free to be a dog!  You’ll both feel energized with our morning and afternoon hikes through the 500 forested acres of unspoiled natural beauty in the cool, lush mountains of Western North Carolina.   Discover your dog’s talents at agility and flyball, paint your inner dog at Barks & Crafts, learn new tricks with your dog, find out what it takes to become a Certified Therapy Dog Team, canoe together in the stunning freshwater lake, meet new friends, hear the latest about Feeding Your Dog a Bones and Raw FoodDiet, sing like doggies around the campfire in the evenings in a small, warm and friendly atmosphere.  Camp is all about fun, not serious competition or training!  Visit www.campunleashed.com to reserve your spot now!

September 25
Springer Fall Fest
Noon-5pm
Smiling J Farm, Cameron (near Southern Pines)
Everyone is welcome at this festival hosted by English Springer Rescue America.  Enjoy food, fun and rescue fellowship!  For more info, email (inquiry@esracarolinas.com) inquiry (at) esracarolinas (dot) com.

October 3
SPCA Fur Ball
Save the date!

October 9
Weim and Cheese Party
4pm-6pm
The Dog Bar, Charlotte
Join Tarheel Weimeraner Rescue at The Dog Bar (NODA) for some fundraising fun! Don’t forget to bring your dog too!

October 9
Coastal Hounds Walk the Town
10am-2pm
Shallotte Middle School, Shallotte
The 2009 event was such a success they’re doing it again!  Visit www.coastalhounds.com for details.

October 16
Salty Paws Festival
11am-5pm
Carolina Beach
Come out for the second annual Salty Paws Festival. There will be arts and crafts, pet-owners’ education, microchipping, rescued pets for adoption, dog contests, raffles, and more. This event is sponsored for Saving Animals During Disasters.